Inputs/Outputs What inputs/outputs are actually on this unit? Sony's website says it has only a HDMI output, and a component input. Cruthchfield says it has both HDMI and component outputs and NO video input (they show a rear panel image).Basically I want to connect this system to a projector in my bedroom (so i would prefer to use component output because of the distance if it has one). But I do need to connect my HD DVR to it somehow (either component or HDMI for video and optical for audio).Also, if in the above setup the cable audio is via optical, can another device use the coax audio jack or are there only tv/dvd/iphone modes.Thanks! Inputs/Outputs What inputs/outputs are actually on this unit? Sony's website says it has only a HDMI output, and a component input. Cruthchfield says it has both HDMI and component outputs... » Read More Inputs/Outputs What inputs/outputs are actually on this unit? Sony's website says it has only a HDMI output, and a component input. Cruthchfield says it has both HDMI and component outputs and NO video input (they show a rear panel image).Basically I want to connect this system to a projector in my bedroom (so i would prefer to use component output because of the distance if it has one). But I do need to connect my HD DVR to it somehow (either component or HDMI for video and optical for audio).Also, if in the above setup the cable audio is via optical, can another device use the coax audio jack or are there only tv/dvd/iphone modes.Thanks! « Show Less
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I have done this and everything works great with good sound qaulity.I just wished I had read Erma's post first
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I don't have as many components but I purchased an optical cable and got sound from the TV thru the home theater system.
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Has anyone tried hooking up a laptop? I tried it hooked up to the PC input on my Bravia TV and get NO (ok, very little) volume. It's been suggested that a setting on my laptop needs to be changed. I need to watch streaming video for work. Anyone have ideas?
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I have Direct TV HD-DVR, 55 inches SONY rear LCD projection HDTV (purchased 6 years ago) and I'm interested in this HTIB. My A/V set up would be like this:1. Connect HD-DVR box to 576 by component(video) and optical audio(audio)2. Connect 576 to LCD TV by HDMI (my TV is old and has only one HDMI input).Questions:1. Will I enjoy the HD-TV and 5.1 digital audio by this set up?2. If yes, does it mean I have to turn on 576 whenever I watch TV?Thanks!
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I have not tested the optical or coaxial output since I only use the HDMI output. The audio input can be either optical or coaxial. I would conditionally assume that the optical output is active if the optical input is used. The same for coaxial. I would not assume without testing if the coaxial input will feed the optical output or the reverse. A note of caution. Every time you process your audio and video signal you increase the sync error between the audio and video data streams.
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B. Marshall, We hope the following will provide you with the information you are looking for. If not, please let us know. Output: We are presuming you mean Audio / Video output. The system supports up to 8 channel audio output. For video, the system ships with both a standard VGA (DB-15) port and an HDMI port. Input: The system ships with a standard, wired, USB keyboard and optical scroll mouse. Modem: The system ships with both wired and wireless networking capabilities, so if you are using a broadband modem connection should be easy. If you are looking for a traditional phone line modem, although the system does not ship with one, it does have an available PCI-e X1 slot, should you wish to install such a modem or other device. We hope the above has been helpful.
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That's why like DirecTV. I have a DirecTV TiVo unit it has HDMI outputs, Component Video outputs, S-Video outputs, stereo outputs, and digital audio out. Basically, the DirecTV TiVo unit has just about every output that exists.DIRECTV TiVO THR22 High Definition MPEG-4 HD-DVR THR-22
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It suppose to choose hdmi(arc) first, then optical, and then analog if hdmi and optical is not connected. My nr828 shows analog only. And you cant change it manualy like i do on my cambridge audio. Interesting fact that when you look to your connections in setting it doesnt show that i have an analog connection because i dont, and shows the optical one as i used optical cable to connect my tv, despite that fact that i have an ARC hdmi on my tv
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Hi Kevins8! unfortunately this projector does not have an Optical Toslink Output. Only has an 3.5 jack output for sound. I don't know which connection you would like to do, but I give you mine, as an example: PC (Media Center, XBMC) audio & video output through HDMI v.1.4 to Yamaha AV Receiver (with 3D support feature) and video output through HDMI v1.4 to Projector. Regards! Tomás M.
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The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help. The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help.
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Hi,The rear panel of the unit has:digital coaxial input/output jacksdigital optical input/output jacksRIAA phono inputI bought this unit just to transfer my cassettes to CD and it works great!Regards,Maria
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I just got the item about a month ago. I haven't used it much yet, but some, and so far it has been a good product with no problems. I have recorded to DVR from various sources, and dubbed from VHS, and so far all good. As per your question, it has the following outputs: - analog audio - analog video - component video - s-video - coaxial digital audio - HDMI The analog outputs are RCA jacks, the others as you would expect. The user manual quotes, "HDMI outputs the video / audio signals without converting to analog signals. No audio connection is required." Having HDMI output means you can connect to many digital devices, but depending on whether the graphics card on your PC supports video capture, you will probably need a separate video capture card. You can get the user manuals here: http://www.funaiamerica.com/support/download.php http://funaiport.com/download/download.php?id=3361&brand=FUNAI
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This converter box only allows RCA jacks on the input to go to HDMI output.You probably want some sort of VGA to HDMI converter.Search Amazon for this one QVS HVGA-AS VGA Video/Stereo Audio to HDMI Digital ConverterIt does sound and video.Just video converters are less expensive.Good luck!
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The back of my sony kdl32EX340 has one HDMI input, one co-ax cable input and one set of RCA inputs for video..Hope that helps.You might want to call SONY Customer Care if that is not enough info.
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Hey Under -- I'm looking at the manual right now. See page 16 #8 where it describes the rear panel of the player. Is the manual advising that I use the analog out even if I'm already using HDMI. This is where I'm confused and why Samsung's tech support has confused me even more.FYI, I posted the very same question in forums of avforums.com and audioholics.com and the answer I received was NO. HDMI is all I need and the analog out would only be necessary if my receiver did not have HDMI.
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It Outputs on both analog & Digital, but only accepts one input.. So you could output component & HDMI if you really wanted to, but you can not have more then one input type at a time.
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I have a new HDTV and it only has the optical output. We went from the cable box to the TV with HDMI, but I also want to connect to a home theater system. My receiver is an older one and does not have HDMI or optical. Can I just use the left- right audio outputs that are on the back of the cable box for the audio receiver as well as using the HDMI for the television??? Sal
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Can't tell from pictures and the info on your TV whether it has any kind of outputs (RCA or headphone out). If your sound currently gets to your TV through HDMI, you'll need some kind of output from the TV, unless the source (Bluray, cable box etc) has audio outputs separate from HDMI. In the latter case, you can just use a mini stereo or aux cable and run it to the sound bar. It also accepts Bluetooth, if you have a PC, phone, or tablet that has Bluetooth you can pair it.
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Well for me the input came in useful as I have 3 devices HDMI compatible and only 2 HDMI inputs on my set. I have my DVR cable box connected to the Samsung receiver via HDMI and the Samsung receiver going to the TV via HDMI. Then I have my PS3 using the other HDMI. And that's what it is all about really. Without the input on the back, I wouldn't have enough inputs to connect everything HDMI.
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I assume you mean, what BluRay players have Component Video outputs? You'll have to get a fairly old BluRay player to do that, as BluRay players predominantly use HDMI for output. The Samsung BD-P1000 is one of the original players that does have component video outputs. We have a BD-P1000 and it's OK. It was very reliable (haven't used it in a couple of years), but it is pretty slow (e.g. loading a disc) compared to newer players. We mostly use a Playstation 3 (PS3) to play Blu-Ray in our home theater now. You *MIGHT* be able to use a newer player by running its HDMI output through converters, if you MUST hook it up to an ancient display device with component video but no HDMI inputs. Maybe HDMI-to-VGA plus a VGA-to-component video adapters? But of course you'd degrade the video, and if I recall correctly, the highest resolution you could possibly run over component video is 1080i; I don't think it supports 1080p. And any display without HDMI inputs almost *certainly* can't display 1080p, anyway. Another option -- it may be time to consider a new display device, one that supports 1080p and HDMI inputs.